2020 ACURA NSX Owners Manual

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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate th e various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 104
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 105
Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength ......................................... 106
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 107
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 115
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 118
Opening and Closing the Hatch ....... 119
Security System ................................ 122 Immobilizer System .......................... 122
Security System Alarm...................... 122
Opening and Closing the Windows.... 125
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel ENGINE START/STOP Button............. 127
Turn Signals ..................................... 130
Light Switches.................................. 131
Daytime Running Lights ................... 134
Wipers and Washers ........................ 135
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ....136
Brightness Control ........................... 137 Driving Position Memory System
*
.... 138
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 140
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 141
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 141
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 142
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 144
Interior Convenience Items .............. 149
Climate Control System ................... 155
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 155
Automatic Climate Control Sensors......159
* Not available on all models
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Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.
■ Using the Settings menu on the audio/
information screen
1. Select Settings .
2. Select Clock/Info .
3. Select Clock Adjustment .
4. Select or to change hour.
5. Select or to change minute, then
select OK.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system, so the time does not need to be adjusted.
You cannot adjust the time while the vehicle is moving.
Models with navigation system
Models with Display Audio
Models without navigation system
1Using the Settings menu on the audio/information screen
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock.
2 Customized Features P. 244
The clock display is set to on by factory default.
You can turn the clock display on and off. 2 Customized Features P. 244
The clock is automatica lly updated when your
smartphone is connected to the audio system.
You can also adjust the clock by touching the clock
displayed on the upper right corner of the display.
1. Touch the clock on the di splay for a few seconds.
2. Select Clock Adjustment .
3. Select or to change hour.
4. Select or to change minute, then select OK.
Models with Display Audio
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Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following key:
Use the keyless access remote to turn on and
off the power system, to lock and unlock the
doors and to open the hatch.
The built-in key can be used to lock or unlock
the doors when the keyless access remote
battery becomes weak and the power door
lock/unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push the built-in key into the
keyless access remote until it clicks.
1Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 122
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
• Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the keyless access
system may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by an authorized Acura NSX dealer.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key Release Knob
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Keyless Access Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the keyless access remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or to activate the power system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the hatch, or activating
the power system may be inhibited or operation may be unstable: • Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless access remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or co vering the keyless access remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact an
authorized Acura NSX dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot activate the power system, contact an authorized Acura NSX
dealer.
1Low Keyless Access Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless access remote
and the vehicle consumes th e keyless access remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless access
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the OutsideWhen you carry the keyless access remote, the
outer door handles automatically pop in/out
and you can lock/unlock the doors and open
the hatch.
Outer door handles automatically pop in/out
within about 6 feet (2 m) radius of the outside
door handle.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the hatch within about
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the hatch
release button.
■ Locking the vehicle
Press the door lock button on either door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; both doors lock; both outer door
handles pop in if they are popped out;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, the doors will automatically
relock and the outer ha ndles of the doors will
automatically pop back in.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
• Do not leave the keyless access remote in the
vehicle when you get out . Carry it with you.
• Even if you are not carrying the keyless access
remote, you can lock/unlock the doors while
someone else with the remote is within range.
• The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless access remote is within range.
• If you grip either door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
• The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
• Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unl ock the doors with the
keyless access remote if it is above or below the
outside handle.
• The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the door and door glass.
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■ Unlocking the vehicle
When you walk to the vehicle while carrying
the keyless access remote, the outer door
handles will automatically pop out.
The auto pop-out function activates when
both doors are closed, and the keyless access
remote is within a 6-foot (2 m) radius of the
outside door handle.
Pushing out the door handle
To push out the outer door handle manually,
push the front side inwards.1Using the Keyless Access System
If you lock the doors and then keep the keyless
remote within the detection range for more than 2
minutes, the auto pop-out function will be disabled.
If the function is disa bled, pop out the handle
manually or use the unlock button on the keyless
access remote.
If you walk away from the vehicle when the power
system is on, the auto pop-out function will not
work.
If you close the doors and take the keyless access remote out of the 6-foot (2m) detection range and
then bring it back into the range within 10 seconds,
the pop-out function will not work. In this case, pop
out the door handle manuall y or use the remote
transmitter.
If, however, you bring the remote back into range
after 10 seconds, the handl es will automatically pop
out.
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Grab the driver’s door handle:
uThe driver’s door unlocks.
uSome exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
uBoth doors unlock.
uSome exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
1Using the Keyless Access System
If the passenger’s door is not opened, the outer
handle of the passenger’s door will pop back in 30
seconds after the dr iver’s door is closed or when the
gear position is moved out of
(P.
If the vehicle is left for more than 8 days, the auto
pop-out function will not work. In this case, unlock
the vehicle using the remote transmitter. 2 Auto Pop-Out Main Switch P. 111
If the outer handle of a door is popped out and the
keyless access remote is t aken out of the 6-feet (2m)
detection range, the handle will pop back in after 18
to 30 seconds.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the audio/information screen. 2 Customized Features P. 244
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Press the hatch release button:
uThe hatch unlocks and opens.
uThe beeper sounds.
2 Using the Hatch Release Button P. 119
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